CPK - Victim Right Act 2002

Question 1

What does immediate family mean?

Answer 1

• Spouse, defecto, civil union partner
• Child or Step child
• Brother, sister or step sibling
• Parent, stepparent, grandparent

Question 2

A victim should be treated with what this relations to section 7 treatment of victim?

Answer 2

• Courtesy
• Compassion
• Respect victims dignity and privacy

Question 3

When should the CSV1 be completed by?

Answer 3

• By first appearance so Court advisor can offer support

Question 4

Under section 11 victims must be provided with information about programmes, remedies and services available to them. What are some of the agencies that can provide for them?

Answer 4

• ACC, DHB, MOJ, MSD
• Corrections
• Restorative justice
• Person disadvantage by offence can also receive this information

Question 5

What is purpose of a VIS?

Answer 5

• Tell the Court of the effect the offending had
• Help with understanding victims views on offending
• Inform offender of the impact the offending had on victim

Question 6

When MUST the VIS be completed by?

Answer 6

• Mandatory for second appearance

Question 7

The prosecutor must make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the correct information is obtained from a victim. What information does this include?

Answer 7

• Physical injury and emotional harm
• Loss of property or property damage
• Other effects on victim or matter consistent with purpose of a VIS
• May include photos and diagrams
• A person disadvantaged by offence should do a VIS

Question 8

What types of offence fall under Section 29 for specified offences?

Answer 8

• Sexual of nature
• Serious assaults/injuries
• Death or rendering person incapable
• Victim has ongoing fears for physical safety or security includes that of immediate family

Question 9

A victim can appoint a person they deem fit to receive notice(information) in their behalf. The person then gives this information to the victim. What sort of information can be passed?

Answer 9

• Bail issues
• Changes to Home D
• Release, parole or escape
• Appeals
• Death of offender

Question 10

Can appointed person make comment on behalf of a victim?

Answer 10

• Yes they will make comment on victims views and wishes

- this includes bail

Question 11

All complaints relating to Police failing to meet their obligations under the Victims Right Act will be reported to Parliament. True or False

Answer 11

• TRUE